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Updated: 07-Dec-2016

An exquisite house offering sublime accommodation within a short walk of the sea

If you are looking for a magnificent, imposing and peerless family home for a holiday within a short walk of both the beaches and centre of town then look no further than 23 Downs View. A simply sublime home for up to sixteen discerning guests; the house has been described as a jewel in the Bude crown. An imposing mansion built during Victorian times to afford luxury and comfort in this vibrant seaside town, the house has been refurbished with loving care and the utmost attention to detail. A refurbishment programme lasting for over a year has seen architects and designers adhere to the original concept of returning the house to its former glory whilst providing modern amenities to provide 21st century living.

Boasting seven bedrooms, some with views over the golf course and the ensuite master bedroom also having a covered balcony with sea views, the setting and positioning of the house is ideal. Four bath/shower rooms means all guests have time to relax and unwind after a day’s walking the coastal path, surfing the waves or simply enjoying the peace and tranquillity the house offers. Situated in a residential area of Bude overlooking the golf course it is a short walk into town where there are to be found many artisan restaurants, tea rooms and shops with the Downs and local beaches readily accessible by foot.

From entering the hallway with the original tiled floor through to the mouth-watering design of the state of the art kitchen, the house accommodates sixteen guests in luxurious comfort and unbridled relaxation.

Great Bude beach escape

The house is very impressive and in a great location on Downs View, looking over the lovely Bude and North Cornwall golf course. It is also within easy reach of Crooklets Beach, just a leisurely five minutes walk away, or an easy stroll to the town (15 to 20 minutes) or Summerleaze Beach (a similar time, unless you walk around at low tide from Crooklets and then it is much quicker).

The house easily and comfortably accommodated our extended family group and we had a room to spare! The quality of the house, its fixtures, fittings and furnishings were much better than we have experienced in the past and it is a techies dream! It was also very well provisioned with herbs, spices, oils and all manner of other things that you might need when preparing a meal in the fantastic kitchen.

Really there is very little to say against the property, other than the WIFI seems to have been set up in such a way that you needed to reconnect every time that your phone (or device) had been in sleep mode. Also, it would have been useful to be provided with a little more detail as to how recycling for the house is collected (we ended up heading to a local bottle bank).

But overall, the arrival instructions provided by Nick (including his excellent booking confirmation letter which gave many great hints and tips) was second to none.

We would highly recommend this house for family get aways, or for groups of friends and we hope to have the opportunity to return one day.

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Great Bude beach escape

The house is very impressive and in a great location on Downs View, looking over the lovely Bude and North Cornwall golf course. It is also within easy reach of Crooklets Beach, just a leisurely five minutes walk away, or an easy stroll to the town (15 to 20 minutes) or Summerleaze Beach (a similar time, unless you walk around at low tide from Crooklets and then it is much quicker).

The house easily and comfortably accommodated our extended family group and we had a room to spare! The quality of the house, its fixtures, fittings and furnishings were much better than we have experienced in the past and it is a techies dream! It was also very well provisioned with herbs, spices, oils and all manner of other things that you might need when preparing a meal in the fantastic kitchen.

Really there is very little to say against the property, other than the WIFI seems to have been set up in such a way that you needed to reconnect every time that your phone (or device) had been in sleep mode. Also, it would have been useful to be provided with a little more detail as to how recycling for the house is collected (we ended up heading to a local bottle bank).

But overall, the arrival instructions provided by Nick (including his excellent booking confirmation letter which gave many great hints and tips) was second to none.

We would highly recommend this house for family get aways, or for groups of friends and we hope to have the opportunity to return one day.

The finest holiday home in Bude

My sister and I stayed at Westerly House for three weeks – we were the first lucky people to try the place out after a major refurbishment. It was recommended to us by our good friend Nick Compton at Elite West Holidays, and as usual his recommendation was faultless.

Here are three reasons why:

Firstly, location. Westerly House is perfectly situated for anyone coming to Bude to be close to the sea – you can see and even hear it from your bedroom window. But if you come to Bude for the golf or the shops, they are all just a stroll away too.

Second, Westerly House is BIG. And I mean much bigger than any photos suggest. It is like a TARDIS. Spacious bedrooms. The biggest open plan kitchen and dining area we’ve ever seen. And a choice of not one but three lounge areas each one ideal for varying activities from reading books to playing games to watching TV.

Which leads me to the third plus point: the mod cons. Being newly renovated to the highest standard means you’ve got myriad lighting choices to create the perfect ambiance, all while watching movies on giant flatscreen TVs or listening to your own music on the cool SONOS sound system. WI-FI is quick and reliable wherever you are. And the cooking appliances are state of the art. Our only issue was having to learn how to use some of them, which was a small price to pay.

In summary, the owner has done a truly marvellous job. Everywhere you look in Westerly House you can see the attention to detail and feel the love and care that went into creating what we consider to be the finest holiday home in Bude. And we have been staying in some of the finest places in and around Bude for well over a decade.

Bude offers good shopping, a good array of restaurants and pubs. Splash swimming pool has a flume and health suite, and there is a leisure complex for bowling and indoor play. Boats can be hired on Bude canal and there is windsurfing, sailing, kayaking (either just hire or book lessons) at Lower Tamar Lake. We have an arrangement with the local Links course, Bude and North Cornwall, for our guests and there are good courses at nearby Holsworthy, St Enedoc and the Jack Nicklaus designed St Mellion. Widemouth Bay is considered one of the best surfing beaches in the area and we can arrange lessons for beginners and improver's. Bude has two superb beaches, Summerleaze and Crooklets, both ideal for bathing and surfing and Bude has one of the few remaining sea pools in the country which is perfect for youngsters when the waves are a little fierce. Lifeguards patrol most beaches and the pool throughout the summer months. There are outdoor pursuit centres, tennis, squash, horse riding and more

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